On July 2 – we launch Shobhan Bantwal’s virtual tour for her latest book… The Reluctant Matchmaker.

If you like interesting fiction, getting a glimpse into other cultures, strong female characters, and a fresh approach to issues and concerns for women in the 21st century – you need to read books by Shobhan Bantwal. Her books are called Bollywood in a Book and provide many interesting insights in Indian culture and traditions, while showing us the struggle to merge two worlds.

In her thought-provoking, uplifting new novel, Shobhan Bantwal vividly blends the nuances of contemporary Indian-American culture with an unconventional romance…

We’re still adding a few more hosts to this schedule… you are welcome to visit any of the links below to learn more about Shobhan Bantwal and The Reluctant Matchmaker –

Wednesday July 25 – Are you still trying to decide whether to order The Reluctant Matchmaker by Shobhan Bantwal? Well, we’re going to share the first chapter to see if that will nudge you to goahead and order your own copy – Chapter 1 of The Reluctant Matchmaker is posted here for your reading enjoymenthttp://www.learntosellmorebooks.com/chapter-1-the-reluctant-matchmaker/ and you have a chance to meet some of the primary characters.

Unusual romance between a petite woman and a remarkably tall and big man

Arranged marriage

Cultural divide between two ethnic immigrant groups (Hindus and Muslims)

Indian-American immigrant experience

Second-generation immigrants’ struggle to fit into two diverse cultures

Some Ways to Participate in This Tour

Written interviews – host sends questions in writing for you to complete

Radio shows

Writing guest posts (see some suggested topics below)

Review of the book

Contact nikki @ nikkileigh.com to participate in this tour

Some Suggested Topics for Guest Posts

Saris and Spices

Arranged Marriage

Kama Sutra

Sex & the Sari

Bollywood’s Influence

Writing-related topics

Heroes & Heroines with character flaws

About The Reluctant Matchmaker

It starts with a bizarre accident. Petite and successful Meena Shenoy’s contented life turns upside down when she collides, literally, with her strikingly tall boss, Prajay Nayak, and suffers a nasty fall. But when she discovers that he’s a bright, caring, family-oriented man, she’s attracted to him. When he unexpectedly asks her to meet him in secret, she wonders whether he feels the same way about her.

Meena walks into his office that evening with high romantic hopes. Imagine her shock when instead of declaring interest in her Prajay makes an astonishing request: He wants her to craft a personal ad that will help him find a suitable wife – a statuesque, sophisticated Indian-American woman who will complement his striking height.

Despite her feelings for Prajay and the complications of balancing work and her “marriage consultant” role, Meena can’t refuse the assignment, or the generous fee attached to it. While she nurses her bruised heart, Meena comes to some surprising realizations about love, tradition, and the sacrifices she will—and won’t—make to fight for the man she loves.

About Shobhan Bantwal

Shobhan Bantwal is an award-winning author of six multicultural women’s fiction books with romantic elements and numerous short stories, branded as “Bollywood in a Book.” Her articles have appeared in The Writer magazine, Romantic Times, India Abroad, India Currents, and New Woman. The Reluctant Matchmaker is her latest novel. Shobhan lives with her husband in Arizona. Visit her online at www.shobhanbantwal.com to learn about her books, trailers, contests, photos, recipes, and more. Visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ShobhanBantwal.author